Associations to the word «Diplomacy»

Wiktionary

DIPLOMACY, noun. The art and practice of conducting international relations by negotiating alliances, treaties, agreements etc., bilaterally or multilaterally, between states and sometimes international organisms, or even between polities with varying status, such as those of monarchs and their princely vassals
DIPLOMACY, noun. Tact and subtle skill in dealing with people so as to avoid or settle hostility.

Dictionary definition

DIPLOMACY, noun. Negotiation between nations.
DIPLOMACY, noun. Subtly skillful handling of a situation.
DIPLOMACY, noun. Wisdom in the management of public affairs.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke